Ethnocentrism is the tendency to assume that one's own culture and way of life represent the norm or are superior to all others. In this way, ethnocentrism fosters cohesion in a group. This observation would best reflect which sociological perspective?
A. Conflict perspective
B. Functionalist perspective
C. Feminist perspective
D. Interactionist perspective
Answer: B
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a. Services arise from new manufactured products. b. Services grow when market production replaces home production. c. Services grow when consumers have more disposable income. d. Demand for services is insatiable. e. Services grow because productivity in manufacturing has dropped.
Percent of Eligible Voters Reported Registered (State) In 2016, which region had the highest median percent of eligible voters reported registered (state)?
A. Midwest B. Northeast C. South D. West
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Jimmy wants to go out this weekend, but he has no money. He thinks about stealing some money from a coworker, but he doesn't, because he knows it would be morally wrong. Jimmy's behavior is an example of which theory?
A. strain theory B. social control theory C. labeling theory D. primary deviance theory